Retail Space Planning Specialist

uscareers2-asm; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS is seeking a Sr Analyst for Space and Assortment in Portland, OR. The role leads complex space and assortment projects, overseeing timelines and delivering strategic recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders.

The Senior Associate will mentor junior team members, optimize processes, and leverage advanced tools to drive best practices in merchandising and analytics. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
• 4–6 years of experience with planograms or floorplans.
• Experience in merchandising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to align on client objectives and space/assortment strategies.
• Gather customer insights and competitive data to support business objectives.
• Create merchandising presentations and support retailer meetings as needed.
• Advise merchandising on space planning analytics and planogram/floorplans.
• Manage spatial information workflows and analytics, recommending process improvements.
• May lead or support a team and ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project leadership

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

SAS Sr Analyst Space and Assortment

This role is for a senior professional with advanced expertise in space and assortment planning. The analyst will take on leadership of complex projects, overseeing and managing timelines while ensuring successful execution. They will work closely with clients and senior stakeholders to align on strategic goals and ensure the overall project vision is met. In addition to leading projects, they will mentor and guide junior team members, offering insights and support to help drive team success. The senior associate will leverage their extensive knowledge to continuously optimize processes, employ advanced tools and software, and proactively contribute to the development of best practices in the field. They will also serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing critical insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on client objectives, ensure best practices for space allocation and/or shelf placement, and deliver presentations and recommendations for assortment and space optimization solutions.
• Responsible for gathering customer insights and competitive data to support business objectives. Interprets analytical results, draws conclusions, and delivers clear, concise information across the business.
• Create and communicate merchandising presentations on strategies to enhance consumer shopping experience. May also support team members in retailer facing meetings to ensure objectives are met and notes are taken away or adjusted.
• Key business partner and advisor for merchandising organization on all matters related to space planning/analytics and planogram/floorplans.
• Manages and maintains spatial information workflows and analytics and makes recommendations for optimizing processes.
• May lead or support a team (no direct reports), delegating workload and ensuring consistent project completion.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports- This position may have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:4-6 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans

Experience with analysis in a professional setting

Experience in merchandising is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requestsGood communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skillsWell-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracyIntellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learnerStrong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Companyis one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on client objectives, ensure best practices for space allocation and/or shelf placement, and deliver presentations and recommendations for assortment and space optimization solutions.
• Responsible for gathering customer insights and competitive data to support business objectives. Interprets analytical results, draws conclusions, and delivers clear, concise information across the business.
• Create and communicate merchandising presentations on strategies to enhance consumer shopping experience. May also support team members in retailer facing meetings to ensure objectives are met and notes are taken away or adjusted.
• Key business partner and advisor for merchandising organization on all matters related to space planning/analytics and planogram/floorplans.
• Manages and maintains spatial information workflows and analytics and makes recommendations for optimizing processes.
• May lead or support a team (no direct reports), delegating workload and ensuring consistent project completion.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports- This position may have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:4-6 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans

Experience with analysis in a professional setting

Experience in merchandising is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requestsGood communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skillsWell-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracyIntellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learnerStrong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information RegardingThe Company Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.The Companyreserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.